DEFENDER is the largest U.S. Army exercise in Europe and includes U.S.and multinational service members from more than Allied and partner nations.
DEFENDER is focused on the strategic deployment of continental, U.S.-based forces, employment of U.S. Army prepositioned stocks, and interoperability with Allies and partners at exercise locations across European countries. It seeks to deter adversaries, transform operational mission command, build readiness, and strengthen the NATO Alliance.